"facebook" ASL American Sign Language

American Sign Language: "facebook" FACEBOOK: Most skilled Deaf signers do this sign by spelling the letters FB. FACEBOOK (2) (variation) This version is a pun that combines aspects of the signs for BOOK and FACE: [Insert video and jpegs here.] Signing notes: As of early 2010 this version is for the most part simply an amusing neologism (emerging sign). It will be interesting to track this version and see if it will become more widely used or if it will fade out over time. (Time will tell.) Also see: BOOK Also see: FACE Want to help support ASLU? It's easy :) You can learn sign language online at American Sign Language (ASL) University ™ Sign language lessons and resources. Dr. William Vicars © Lifeprint.com

American Sign Language: "facebook"

FACEBOOK:
Most skilled Deaf signers do this sign by spelling the letters FB.

FACEBOOK (2)
(variation)

This version is a pun that combines aspects of the signs for BOOK and FACE:

[Insert video and jpegs here.]

Signing notes: As of early 2010 this version is for the most part simply an amusing neologism (emerging sign). It will be
interesting to track this version and see if it will become more widely used or if it will fade out over time. (Time will tell.)

Also see: BOOK
Also see: FACE

Want to help support ASLU? It's easy :)

You can learn sign language online at American Sign Language (ASL) University ™
Sign language lessons and resources. Dr. William Vicars © Lifeprint.com